Pupil Support Worker, Springfield Primary School, 505.05

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26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 April 2027

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Springfield Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the community of Springfield in Linlithgow. It is part of the Linlithgow Academy High School cluster. The roll of the school is 339 with pupils organised into thirteen classes. Bonnytoun ELC is located on the school grounds in a separate building, and provides early learning and child care for children aged 2-5 years. The roll of the ELC is 72 children over the course of the week.

The senior leadership team currently comprises the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and two Principal Teachers. In addition to thirteen class teachers, there is a team of pupil support workers, a Support for Learning teacher and specialist provision for digital, STEM and music. The school office is staffed by an administrative assistant and a clerical assistant. In Bonnytoun Nursery, staffing currently comprises of two early years officers, eight nursery nurses and four pupil support workers.

Springfield Primary School has earned a very good reputation within the community and is well supported by the Parent Council and the wider parent forum. The Parent Council works in close partnership with the school and provides support in identifying areas for improvement. There are well developed, supportive partnerships with local groups, businesses, church and a local day care centre.

A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Pupil Support Worker to join our well-established team within Springfield Primary School.

This position requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. The successful candidate will have three months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC and to start working towards a relevant qualification with a 5 year period. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Nicky Hocknull, Headteacher: e-mail : nicola.hocknull@westlothian.org.uk